Doctor says the Cook Islands cannot handle an epidemic outbreak
A Southland doctor is fearful of the Delta variant spreading throughout New Zealand and also reaching the Cook Islands.
Pacific Islands Advisory Charitable Trust chairman...
Fiji’s Supervisor of Election says he respect the decision of the Court
Fiji's Supervisor of Election says he respected the decision handed down by the Courts of Disputed Returns this week.
SODELPA party MP Niko Nawaikula was...
Fiji PM focuses on solidarity – Forum Chair Bainimarama wants to rebuild ‘trust and...
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says a key focus of his tenure as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF) will be to restore solidarity...
Fiji AG says Ahluwalia appointment illegal, outgoing USP chancellor calls for “new Pacific consciousness”
Fiji's Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has labelled the appointment of University of the South Pacific’s vice chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia – illegal.
He said this...
Risk of Delta-variant to Niue low as government considers flight cancellations
The Niue government is considering cancelling an incoming Auckland flight on Monday, in light of New Zealand’s Delta-outbreak that’s seen cases rise to seven...
Fiji ratifies agreement establishing the Pacific Islands Forum, remains a key player in PIF:...
The motion to ratify the 2005 Agreement establishing the Pacific Islands Forum has been passed by the Fijian parliament Wednesday.
The agreement recognises the Forum...
Fiji records 653 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 653 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths Wednesday, increasing the total number of cases to 41,760 and 411 deaths...
PNG authorities order corpses to be swabbed amid fear of undetected Delta outbreak
One of Papua New Guinea’s chief health officers have warned the country’s low testing rates, high percentage of positive tests and low vaccination rates...
Kiribati prolonged lockdown ends work arrangement with German shippers
Hundreds of Kiribati seafarers stranded overseas are pleading with their government to allow them to return home as the country continues to shut its...
Delta variant spreads in PNG
Three Covid-19 Delta cases have been reported in Western Province and Papua New Guinea Health Minister Jelta Wong says the priority now is to...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...